Dr. Hest presents at National Communication Association Annual Convention

Dr. Theresa Hest, Communication Studies, is presenting at the National Communication Association Annual Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah on November 8-10. Dr. Hest is discussing “Embracing Undergraduate Students of Today: Adapting to a Different Playing Field.” From classroom to institutional policies, our educational playing field has changed. In respecting diverse student populations, comes the necessity to modify pedagogical and […]

‘The Prairie Post Office’ receives top honors from North Dakota Library Association

The Prairie Post Office: Enlarging the Common Life in Rural North Dakota took top honors in the Notable State Government Documents Award from the North Dakota Library Association. The book will now advance to the national level for consideration at the American Library Association. Written by Amy Phillips (formerly MSUM Social Work) and Steven Bolduc (Economics), with photography by Wayne […]

Holtan wins two national awards from National Federation of Presswomen

Merrie Sue Holtan, School of Communication and Journalism, won two national awards from the National Federation of Presswomen. Holtan placed first in sports writing and third in the home category. She received the award at the fall convention in Bethlehem, PA. In August, Holtan also taught a personal writing workshop for “Tribe Porty,” Portobello Beach, Edinburgh, Scotland.